by dabbacwm | May 31, 2016 | Basic Principles
Good musicianship is the foundation for all quality instrumental music. As teachers, we need to consider how to challenge our students to continue to grow and develop both as musicians and technicians. Some potential ideas to try include: Use Your Own Knowledge. Some...
by dabbacwm | May 31, 2016 | Basic Principles
The transfer of audiation skills and, ultimately, the ability to read notation represent essential questions for instrumental performance in many ensemble contexts. A revision of the pedagogical sequence already mentioned might read Sing-Buzz-Play-Read Notation. While...
by dabbacwm | May 31, 2016 | Basic Principles
A widely accepted adage with respect to sequencing in brass pedagogy is Sing-Buzz-Play. The human voice is the most natural instrument we possess, and instrumentalists spend a good deal of time trying to replicate its tone and expressiveness. If beginning students...
Recent Comments